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Prerequisite: BIOL 1200 or high school biology, admission to Dental Hygiene program, DNHY 1125 (must be taken concurrently).
This course focuses on basic concepts of nutrition as they affect health and disease. It emphasizes principles of nutrition as they affect oral health, with application to patient education, plaque control measures, and diet/nutritional counseling. (2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: DNHY 1111.
This course introduces concepts of general and oral pathology, including a study of the basic pathological processes of disease. It emphasizes recognizing and understanding the clinical manifestations of diseases and conditions affecting the surrounding oral tissues, including the teeth and supporting structures. It also includes instruction in the visual differentiation of normal and abnormal states.
(2 contact hours) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: DNHY 1110, DNHY 1122 (must be taken concurrently), DNHY 1126 (must be taken concurrently).
This course specializes in the clinical application of concepts and theory of dental hygiene. Under the direct supervision and evaluation of faculty members, students will perform oral prophylaxis, expose radiographs, apply topical fluoride, and provide patient education for both adults and children in the clinic.
(9 contact hours: 9 clinical) [Catalog Entry]ADDITIONAL FEES: $87.00

Prerequisite: DNHY 1110, DNHY 1125 (must be taken concurrently).
This course focuses on effective communication with patients, diversity/cultural diversity, and implications with the use of tobacco products. It also covers the preparation and presentation of a table clinic and includes discussion of clinical cases and occurrences in the clinical area.
(1 contact hour) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: DNHY 2113.
This course introduces students to the future of dentistry and the role of the dental hygienist in the profession and association. It includes discussion of the relationship of the dental hygienist to other members of the dental health team and the principles of professional ethics, laws, and regulations related to dentistry and dental hygiene. The course also introduces students to administration and office management. (1 contact hour) [Catalog Entry]

Prerequisite: DNHY 2112.
This course specializes in the study of the historical development of community health practices and the administration, purposes, and functions of public health agencies. It includes discussion of biostatistical concepts, research methodologies, assessment of current dental literature, as well as project planning, operation, and evaluation of community health activities. Community involvement includes extramural assignments to school systems and community agencies.
(3 contact hours: 1 lecture, 2 lab) [Catalog Entry]ADDITIONAL FEES: $19.00

Prerequisite: DNHY 2115, DNHY 2128 (must be taken concurrently).
This course provides continued specialized consideration and review of patient services and variables in patient treatment and dental hygiene care. It includes continued correlation of classroom concepts to practice through discussion and exercises in making informed judgments. It also includes discussion of clinical cases. (1 contact hour) [Catalog Entry]